Interest in mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from the waste and agricultural sector

We are looking for an experienced senior officer who will implement mitigation technologies regarding methane emissions from sources within the waste and agricultural sectors.

Project coordinator and measurement specialist
The starting point of the position is focused on field investigations regarding on-going projects in connection methane emission measurements and further development and documentation of mitigation efficiency of biofilter technologies to reduce methane emissions. The position includes both technical responsibilities (measurements, sampling), reporting, project coordination including cooperation with local authorities, farmers and facility operators, where emissions are being monitored and the technologies are being implemented.

You will be placed in the section Waste, Climate and Monitoring under the leadership of Prof. Charlotte Scheutz at DTU Sustain. This section includes a leading group of researchers within greenhouse gas mitigation and fugitive emission quantification.

Field experience and great overview
The candidate is expected to have documented experience in performing field investigations, where methods of determination of gas emissions, gas sampling and related techniques have been used. A high degree of self-leadership is required, since a lot of the work is performed off campus. Experience within greenhouse gas monitoring, demonstration of mitigation technologies at waste sites and biofilters to enhance methane oxidation is particularly relevant.

The work entails generation of large datasets, whereby management of such are relevant.

You will be part of a team working on related studies and projects. This team is reliant of a selection of measurement instruments and other equipment, where day to day communication and flexibility towards other team members’ needs is key. 

As you will be involved in research projects, a Ph.D. degree within a related field of research is required. 

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as a Senior Officer.

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 March, 2026. The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 3 February 2026.  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Section Charlotte Scheutz, chas@dtu.dk . More information about the department can be found at www.sustain.dtu.dk 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Sustain - Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering - is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society.  We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 30 nationalities.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.